GPS Map Inporting
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 238
Likes: 16
From: Orlando, FL
Mapsource
The Harley Ride Planner is not the only way to plan and download routes for the Infotainment GPS.
I've used Mapsource exclusively for the past 6 years, even though there is no longer support for it. Purchased the lifetime maps for my Zumo 550 and when the map is downloaded, Mapsource automatically recognizes it. I'm biased about Mapsource, since I've been using it for so long and can't get used to Base Camp or the Harley Ride Planner.
Now for loading the route into the Infotainment. Planned the route in Mapsource, ensuring there are no more than 9 waypoints, including the start and end. Save it as a .gpx file to a USB stick.
Go to the import function on the Infotainment, select the USB stick, the route will be displayed, but all the waypoints will be also. DO NOT SELECT THE WAYPOINTS! I do not know why, but if you select all the waypoints, in addition to the route, the system will try to load for an extended amount of time, then come up with a message that the database query failed and the route did not load. If you select only the route, it will load the waypoints also.
I just loaded 10 routes for a trip to NC and back and all loaded with no problem.
Whatever method of routing you use in Mapsource, fastest , shortest, etc..., along with the preferred road type, should match how you have the Infotainment set to navigate, fastest, scenic, twisties. If not, the Infotainment will recalculate and make changes.
Another tip - make sure the waypoints you place on the route are "on the route". If they are off the road, the Infotainment wants to take you there and will continue to do so, until you cancel the routing and start it again using the next planned waypoint.
Getting better at it. It's a learning experience.
I've used Mapsource exclusively for the past 6 years, even though there is no longer support for it. Purchased the lifetime maps for my Zumo 550 and when the map is downloaded, Mapsource automatically recognizes it. I'm biased about Mapsource, since I've been using it for so long and can't get used to Base Camp or the Harley Ride Planner.
Now for loading the route into the Infotainment. Planned the route in Mapsource, ensuring there are no more than 9 waypoints, including the start and end. Save it as a .gpx file to a USB stick.
Go to the import function on the Infotainment, select the USB stick, the route will be displayed, but all the waypoints will be also. DO NOT SELECT THE WAYPOINTS! I do not know why, but if you select all the waypoints, in addition to the route, the system will try to load for an extended amount of time, then come up with a message that the database query failed and the route did not load. If you select only the route, it will load the waypoints also.
I just loaded 10 routes for a trip to NC and back and all loaded with no problem.
Whatever method of routing you use in Mapsource, fastest , shortest, etc..., along with the preferred road type, should match how you have the Infotainment set to navigate, fastest, scenic, twisties. If not, the Infotainment will recalculate and make changes.
Another tip - make sure the waypoints you place on the route are "on the route". If they are off the road, the Infotainment wants to take you there and will continue to do so, until you cancel the routing and start it again using the next planned waypoint.
Getting better at it. It's a learning experience.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 355
Likes: 7
From: Georgia
Just a clarification: although there is some conflicting information, the HD unit is apparently not by Garmin. I know the system is built by Harman Kardon; I don't know if they created the GPS software or had someone do it for them but apparently it wasn't Garmin. If you dig deep into the threads, you'll find where folks have contacted Garmin about the unit & were advised it wasn't their build, even though some dealers have thrown around the Garmin brand name.
https://harley-davidson.naviextras.c...devicessupport
Last edited by GSHOG; Jul 8, 2014 at 08:58 PM.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,674
Likes: 84
From: New Jersey
It appears the software was developed by a company called Naviextras. As you can see, all of the HD Rushmore models are shown. https://harley-davidson.naviextras.c...devicessupport
They make the in dash systems for many automakers including;
VW, Chevrolet, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsibishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault
As well as just about every third party stereo system head manufacturer on the planet (sony, Jenson, Harmon, Samsung, pioneer, alpine, etc)
https://www.naviextras.com/shop/portal/deviceSelect
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 191
Likes: 4
From: Dallas
The Harley Ride Planner is not the only way to plan and download routes for the Infotainment GPS.
I've used Mapsource exclusively for the past 6 years, even though there is no longer support for it. Purchased the lifetime maps for my Zumo 550 and when the map is downloaded, Mapsource automatically recognizes it. I'm biased about Mapsource, since I've been using it for so long and can't get used to Base Camp or the Harley Ride Planner.
Now for loading the route into the Infotainment. Planned the route in Mapsource, ensuring there are no more than 9 waypoints, including the start and end. Save it as a .gpx file to a USB stick.
Go to the import function on the Infotainment, select the USB stick, the route will be displayed, but all the waypoints will be also. DO NOT SELECT THE WAYPOINTS! I do not know why, but if you select all the waypoints, in addition to the route, the system will try to load for an extended amount of time, then come up with a message that the database query failed and the route did not load. If you select only the route, it will load the waypoints also.
I just loaded 10 routes for a trip to NC and back and all loaded with no problem.
Whatever method of routing you use in Mapsource, fastest , shortest, etc..., along with the preferred road type, should match how you have the Infotainment set to navigate, fastest, scenic, twisties. If not, the Infotainment will recalculate and make changes.
Another tip - make sure the waypoints you place on the route are "on the route". If they are off the road, the Infotainment wants to take you there and will continue to do so, until you cancel the routing and start it again using the next planned waypoint.
Getting better at it. It's a learning experience.
I've used Mapsource exclusively for the past 6 years, even though there is no longer support for it. Purchased the lifetime maps for my Zumo 550 and when the map is downloaded, Mapsource automatically recognizes it. I'm biased about Mapsource, since I've been using it for so long and can't get used to Base Camp or the Harley Ride Planner.
Now for loading the route into the Infotainment. Planned the route in Mapsource, ensuring there are no more than 9 waypoints, including the start and end. Save it as a .gpx file to a USB stick.
Go to the import function on the Infotainment, select the USB stick, the route will be displayed, but all the waypoints will be also. DO NOT SELECT THE WAYPOINTS! I do not know why, but if you select all the waypoints, in addition to the route, the system will try to load for an extended amount of time, then come up with a message that the database query failed and the route did not load. If you select only the route, it will load the waypoints also.
I just loaded 10 routes for a trip to NC and back and all loaded with no problem.
Whatever method of routing you use in Mapsource, fastest , shortest, etc..., along with the preferred road type, should match how you have the Infotainment set to navigate, fastest, scenic, twisties. If not, the Infotainment will recalculate and make changes.
Another tip - make sure the waypoints you place on the route are "on the route". If they are off the road, the Infotainment wants to take you there and will continue to do so, until you cancel the routing and start it again using the next planned waypoint.
Getting better at it. It's a learning experience.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 238
Likes: 16
From: Orlando, FL
Yes.
OK...so a light bulb moment for me! Selected only the routes and all 16 loaded (from my buddies mapsource file), calculated two of 'em for test in garage and they seem fine, BUT when I go to saved or POI tabs none of the hotels seem to be there, yet they were in the route as end points with their proper names etc. Is that right? From now on motto is "Don't always believe what my brain thinks" At least I'm goin in the right direction, THANKS for all the help!
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 238
Likes: 16
From: Orlando, FL
How to Delete a route.
Hope this works.
Watch the video, just follow the movement of the cursor and where it is "pushed". The last few frames of the video are the start of another one on how to import routes, not part of the delete process. Once you select "delete" and press "yes" the delete process is complete.
Video:
Last edited by EC145Pilot; Jul 10, 2014 at 09:33 AM.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 238
Likes: 16
From: Orlando, FL
How to Import a route.
Well, that one worked, so here's another.
This one also shows how to "activate" a route.
Also, the frame where the route is selected, there is only the route, no waypoints. You can tell this by the icon on the left, that's a route icon, the waypoint is different.
Using mapsource you can create a route without creating "waypoints", by using the route tool or drag the route where you want. This creates waypoints along the route that you don't see in the Garmin mapping programs, but may see in the Naviextras program. Just takes time to get use to the difference.
I don't know how this got posted twice. Tried to delete the post above, no luck. Mods?
Enjoy,
Video:
This one also shows how to "activate" a route.
Also, the frame where the route is selected, there is only the route, no waypoints. You can tell this by the icon on the left, that's a route icon, the waypoint is different.
Using mapsource you can create a route without creating "waypoints", by using the route tool or drag the route where you want. This creates waypoints along the route that you don't see in the Garmin mapping programs, but may see in the Naviextras program. Just takes time to get use to the difference.
I don't know how this got posted twice. Tried to delete the post above, no luck. Mods?
Enjoy,
Video:
Last edited by EC145Pilot; Jul 10, 2014 at 10:30 AM.